Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is one of America oldest and most beloved chocolate manufacturers, founded in 1852 in San Francisco by Italian-born confectioner Domenico Ghirardelli. The company is known for its premium chocolate squares, baking chocolates, hot cocoa mixes, sauces, and gift collections. Ghirardelli original factory at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco remains a major tourist destination and the brand continues to produce chocolate using a proprietary bean-to-bar process.
The Ghirardelli online store offers the full range of products including their signature Intense Dark and Milk Chocolate Squares in flavors like Sea Salt Soiree, Midnight Reverie, and Caramel, as well as premium baking products, seasonal holiday collections, and curated gift towers. The company controls every step of its chocolate production from bean selection through roasting, grinding, and refining, which they credit for the distinctive smooth and rich character of their chocolate. Ghirardelli is now owned by Lindt and Sprungli and maintains dedicated manufacturing facilities in San Leandro, California.